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Canadiens Bolduc, Struble Draw Against Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens will insert forwards Zachary Bolduc and defenseman Jayden Struble into the lineup for Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals.

After dropping their first post-Olympic game, head coach Martin St. Louis confirmed that Bolduc and Struble will replace Alexandre Texier and Arber Xhekaj in the lineup. Bolduc has 10 goals and 13 assists in 57 games this season, while Struble has recorded eight assists in 39 appearances.

Montreal currently holds the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot, four points ahead of the Capitals who have won three straight. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.